5 A) Discuss how / why control is an integral component of the manager’s toolbox.
B) List and explain 3 tools that the manager can use to maintain control

6 Discuss 2 of the sources of a manager’s power, where it comes from, and how they can use it either positively or negatively.

7 Explain how the competitive environment affects the organization.

8 Explain how performance standards and six sigma can be used to improve the manager’s and their team’s performance

A) List and discuss the similarities / differences between leadership and management.
B) Discuss how leadership can / cannot be learned – support your position
C) Discuss how power is different / similar between leaders and mangers – explain why and support your position

12 Explain how organizational structure aids / hampers a manager in the performance of their job

13 Select 1 type of organization explained in the text and explain how it would be implemented in an organization and what the organization would look like

14 A) Discuss the differences / similarities if centralized and decentralized organizations
B) Select 1 and explain how it would / would not work in your current organization and WHY – support your position

15 Explain why organizational agility is important in today’s business environment

16 Explain why ISO, CRM, and TQM are essential to business’ success today and WHY- support your position